Name/Title
Rampuri - thin round designEntry/Object ID
377; Full Code: 377.97.59-KN-NBTags
Rampuri, Knife, FoldersDescription
This is an authentic Vintage Rampuri Knife, the legendary folding blade of Rampur, Uttar Pradesh. Historically synonymous with the "rebel" and "dacoit" culture of mid-20th century India, the Rampuri is defined by its dramatic clip-point blade and its distinctive brass fish-tail hilt. This specimen represents the "Urban Tactical" history of the Indian subcontinent—a tool designed for rapid deployment and psychological impact.
Core Components & Mechanical Engineering
The Blade (Spring-Lever High-Carbon Steel): A slender, single-edged blade with a deep "clip" toward the point.
The Geometry: The blade features a recurved belly and a needle-like tip, optimized for a high-velocity piercing "process."
The Markings: The blade face bears the stamped maker's mark "A. R. POR STEEL", likely identifying the specific forge or local industrial standard used during its production.
The Hilt (Brass Fish-Tail Architecture): The handle is constructed from cast brass scales, featuring several high-utility design elements:
Circular "Target" Engravings: The brass scales are decorated with rhythmic concentric circles, providing a tactile surface that improves grip "certainty" in high-stress scenarios.
The Fish-Tail Pommel: The hilt terminates in a flared, split "tail." Mechanically, this serves as a massive retention stop, ensuring the knife cannot be easily stripped from the hand.
The Locking Mechanism (External Leaf Spring): Unlike modern liner-locks, the Rampuri uses a classic external back-spring.
In your professional framework, this is a "Visible SOP." To close the knife, the wielder must manually lift the steel spring tab at the bolster. This mechanical input provides an audible "click" that was historically used as a warning signal in close-quarters confrontations.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Yameen AnsariDate made
circa 1992Dimensions
Dimension Description
5.75"Length
4-3/4 inAcquisition
Acquisition Method
Purchase
